Development & Events Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | W6 0QL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Lyric Hammersmith Theatre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. The Lyric produces world-class theatre from the heart of Hammersmith, the theatre’s home for over 130 years. The theatre has gained a national reputation for its work in forging pathways into the arts for young talent from all backgrounds.
The Development & Events Assistant will support the Lyric’s Development Team to deliver fundraising targets across all fundraising strands (individuals, trusts and foundations, public, corporate and events) with a focus on administration and events coordination. The Development team have an annual revenue target to raise of £700,000. As part of a small team, this role will work with both the Development Team as well as across all departments of the organisation. This role will support the team to ensure effective, engaged, and consistent cultivation, recruitment and stewardship of the individuals, corporates and trusts and foundations who support the mission of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
For further information and to apply, please visit the Lyric’s website, https://lyric.co.uk/our-home/about-us/work-with-us/
Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 26 January 2026
The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from the global majority and disabled candidates. Disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.
The Development & Events Assistant will support the Lyric’s Development Team to deliver fundraising targets across all fundraising strands (individuals, trusts and foundations, public, corporate and events) with a focus on administration and events coordination. The Development team have an annual revenue target to raise of £700,000. As part of a small team, this role will work with both the Development Team as well as across all departments of the organisation. This role will support the team to ensure effective, engaged, and consistent cultivation, recruitment and stewardship of the individuals, corporates and trusts and foundations who support the mission of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
For further information and to apply, please visit the Lyric’s website, https://lyric.co.uk/our-home/about-us/work-with-us/
Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 26 January 2026
The Lyric encourages people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from the global majority and disabled candidates. Disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview. The Lyric Hammersmith is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and supports parents and carers working in theatre.
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